Blended oil skin moisturizer and skin repairer

ABSTRACT

An organic skin moisturizer comprised of Sea Buckthorn seed oil,  Camellia  seed oil, Argan seed oil, Pomegranate seed oil, Rosemary essential oil, d-alpha tocopherol, Tea Tree oil,  Helichrysum  oil, vitamin A palmitate. A lighter organic skin moisturizer comprised of Sea Buckthorn seed oil,  Camellia  seed oil, Argan seed oil, Pomegranate seed oil, Meadowfoam seed oil, Jojoba oil, d-alpha tocopherol, and Rosemary essential oil. And a damaged skin moisturizer, comprised of Sea Buckthorn seed oil, Tamanu oil, Meadowfoam seed oil, d-alpha tocopherol, Tea tree oil, and Vetiver oil.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

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STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a composition for application on theskin for the treatment of wrinkled, damaged and dry skin. Thecomposition has been found to be especially effective against skinblemishes, rosacea, eczema, wrinkles, dryness and contains properties ofstimulation to tissue regeneration and epithelial healing with analgesicand anti-inflammation and anti-fungal effects but without leaving scars.The composition is a most welcome remedy for bum, cuts, frostbites, andsores. This anti-aging formula has been used to produce soft moist skinand can be used on an everyday basis without any negative affects on theskin or body. The composition promotes a firmness to the skin and dermalhydration.

There are many products and formulas for treating dry rough skin andjust as many formulas to fight wrinkles. The prior art is replete withproducts and patents claiming skin protection and salvations for agingskin however the present invention combines a combination of organicingredients for treating various skin disorders that is unique andeffective in bringing about soft, moist skin and reducing wrinkleswithout harming the skin or the body.

Skin disorders, as the term is used herein, encompasses numerous skinconditions ranging in severity from severe dermatitis, severe dry skin,psoriasis, rosacea and other skin blemishes to less severe conditions,such as lack of adequate skin firmness, dermal hydration or scaling,which are nonetheless unsightly and may cause physical discomfort.

Until now, the treatment of skin disorders has been largely based onnon-specific drugs, and only limited success has been achieved.Dermatitis, for example, which may be accompanied by severe scaling,fissures, edema, oozing, erosion, itching and thickening of the skin,commonly has been treated with corticosteroids. Such compounds providesymptomatic relief for some patients. Steroids, however, are known toproduce many local and systemic side effects, and their long term usemay not be desirable.

Similarly Vitamin D is therapeutically effective in treating certainskin disorders, but only in dosages which are associated withundesirable side effects. Vitamin D at the dose ranges used in currentlymarketed topical preparations is not therapeutically effective againstcontact dermatitis. Other formulations for treating skin disorders haveeither been ineffective or have caused significant irritation to theskin. Several formulations have been proposed to overcome thedisadvantages of the prior art, both for treating skin disorders, andfor use in cosmetics in order to prevent skin irritation and clearblemishes.

There are numerous patents issued for the care and condition of skin.Each patent uses a variety of ingredients with the combination providingsome form of skin treatment. The list is exhaustive, and includes suchpatents as: U.S. Pat. No. 7,306,810 issued Dec. 11, 2007 to Spencerdiscloses a skin cream which comprises at least one anti-oxidant, ananti-inflammatory agent, an exfoliant, and an agent to protect againstUV irradiation and the cream is made from either oils or creams topromote adsorption of the active ingredients and to increase vibrancy ofthe skin tone. U.S. Pat. No. 6,281,236 issued Aug. 28, 2001 to Farberdiscloses a skin cream composition containing allantoin and anemulsifier with improved stability coming from the adjustment of the pHto a range of 4.5 to 5.8. The lower pH preserves the stability of theallantoin and the functionality of the emulsifier system is maintained.U.S. Pat. No. 6,572,868, issued Jun. 3, 2003 to Sandra E. Cope,discloses a restructuring complex for cosmetic compositions. Thecomposition comprises safe and effective amounts of carrageenans, borageseed oil, squalane, ceramide 3, ceramide 6, red algae extract,dipalmitoyl hydroxproline, and oleuropein. U.S. Pat. No. 6,193,987,issued Feb. 27, 2001 to M. H. Harbeck, discloses a lubricatingcomposition for the hands and skin. The composition has as itsconstituents a mixture of organic safflower oil, flaxseed oil, tinctureof benzoin, and organic beeswax. And, U.S. Pat. No. 6,479,043, issuedNov. 12, 2002 to Tietjen et al., discloses a depilatory composition. Thecomposition includes emollients, skin conditioners, buffering agents,viscosity increasing agents, emulsion stabilizers, pH adjusters,chelating agents, fragrance, color, lubricants, propellants, orbiological agents.

Various topical formulations and oral regimens of vitamins and herbshave been proposed for the treatment of skin conditions. U.S. Pat. No.6,228,387, issued May 8, 2001 to M. Borod, describes a first compositionfor topical application and a second composition for oral administrationfor the treatment of hemorrhoids. The topical composition includesseveral herbs and vitamins, including grape seed extract and vitamin E,and in one embodiment, a few drops of Essential Oil of Chamomile.Vitamin E occurs naturally as a mixture of tocopherols, the most activebeing a-tocopherol, used externally, vitamin E is healing to the skin,being used for protection from sun damage, reducing facial lines andwrinkles, and improving skin smoothness, being used as an additive tomassage oils and face creams.

In the prior art, there is little or no distinction between theproduction of the various compound used in the numerous skin treatments.The present invention provides for a combination of organic ingredientsblended from various oils to provide for a unique and exceptionalanti-wrinkle formula that can be used everyday with no adverse sideeffects. The use of organic products, including wild field productseliminates additives such as synthetic pesticides and chemicalfertilizers. The products used in the blended compound do not containgenetically modified organisms, and are not processed using irradiation,industrial solvents, or chemical food additives. By eliminating productsthat are made or produced with pesticides, genetically altered organismsor chemical fertilizer the effects of the product are enhanced and thislimits any potential harmful side effects to the skin.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A night moisturizer, comprising approximately: 30-40% Sea Buckthorn seedoil, 17-25% Camellia seed oil, 18-24% Argan seed oil, 5-12% Pomegranateseed oil, 5-10% Rosemary extract oil, 1-5% d-alpha tocopherol, 0.5-4%Tea Tree oil, 0.5-4% Helichrysum oil, and less than 1% of vitamin Apalmitate. All of the ingredients of this skin product are organicallyor naturally produced and processed.

A day moisturizer, comprising approximately: 20-35% Sea Buckthorn seedoil, 17-25% Camellia seed oil, 15-24% Argan seed oil, 5-15% Pomegranateseed oil, 5-12% Meadowfoam seed oil, 2-6% Jojoba oil, 3-7% d-alphatocopherol, and 1-5% Rosemary essential oil.

Finally, a damaged skin moisturizer, comprising approximately; 50-65%Sea Buckthorn seed oil, 17-24% Tamanu oil, 10-15%, Meadowfoam seed oil,3-8% d-alpha tocopherol, 1-4% Tea tree oil, or melaleuca oil, and 0.5-3%Vetiver oil.

The above percentages are volume measurements of the various componentsadded making up the moisturizers. The various oils are blended at roomtemperature or approximately 60° to 80° Fahrenheit with low humidity.The oils are first filtered prior to blending. Application of themoisturizers should be done after the skin has been washed with a hotwashcloth. The blended oils are applied to the fingertips or palm andapplied in an upward motion or against the grain of the skin. If makeupor sun screen are to be applied after application of the moisturizer,then wait approximately 20 to 30 minutes or until the moisturizer hasbeen absorbed by the skin.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Various embodiments of the invention will now be described. Thefollowing descriptions provide specific details for a thoroughunderstanding and enabling description of these embodiments.Additionally, some well-known structures or functions may not be shownor described in detail, so as to avoid unnecessarily obscuring therelevant description of the various aspects and embodiments of theinvention.

The terminology used in the description presented below is intended tobe interpreted in its broadest reasonable manner, even though it isbeing used in conjunction with a detailed description of certainspecific embodiments of the invention. Certain terms may even beemphasized herein; however, any terminology intended to be interpretedin any restricted manner will be overly and specifically defined as suchin this Detailed Description section.

The present invention is a topical blended oil created by combiningseveral organically or naturally produced ingredients, most all of theseingredients are plant based. The various ingredients are oils that areblended at room temperature or warmed after being filtered to remove anynon-essential impurities. By combining the various ingredients theapplicant has found significant improvement in a user's skin. The skinis more youthful, firmer, softer and shows fewer wrinkles. The presentinvention is a topical skin treatment that reduces dryness and removesor reduces wrinkles. The present invention is beneficial to sunburnedskin or skin with blemishes due to harsh environments, such as sun,wind, dryness and other skin conditions. The present invention producesa firmer tighter softer skin with fewer wrinkles and more pleasingappearance.

The present invention is a series of skin moisturizers made of blendedoils. The present invention is not an emulsion and is not a water basedmoisturizer. Each blended oil moisturizer discussed below uses primarilycarrier and essential oils. The blending of the two types of oils allowsfor the oils to be more readily blended and more readily absorbed intothe skin. The ingredients in the moisturizers described below are mademostly from organic products and organic processing.

The moisturizers are produced using organic products, which means: theingredients are grown and processed organically. For example, organicfarming practices are designed to encourage soil and water conservationand reduce pollution. Farmers who grow organic produce don't useconventional methods to fertilize or control weeds. For example, ratherthan using chemical weed killers, organic farmers may conduct moresophisticated crop rotations and spread mulch or manure to keep weeds atbay. Additionally, the ingredients are organically processed whichincludes; cold press extraction or other means for processing thevarious plants to produces the oils without using or adding chemicals inthe extraction process. The following moisturizers were developed usingorganic or natural ingredients and have produced exceptional results.The claims are not limited to organic ingredients but the applicantcannot confirm the same positive results using non-organic products.

A night moisturizer, comprising approximately: 30-40% SeaBuckthorn seedoil, 17-25% Camellia seed oil, 18-24% Argan seed oil, 5-12% Pomegranateseed oil, 5-10% Rosemary extract oil, 1-5% d-alpha tocopherol, 0.5-4%Tea Tree oil, 0.5-4% Helichrysum oil, and less than 1% of vitamin Apalmitate. All of the ingredients of this skin product are organicallyor naturally produced and processed and come from many countries.

The base of the composition of the night moisturizer is the 1-5% d-alphatocopherol. The amount of d-alpha tocopherol, as well as the otherlisted ingredients, is by volume. Since the specific weights anddensities of the various oils are similar volume measurements closelyrepresent percentages by weight. The various oils, both essential andcarrier oils are blended at room temperature or warmed, approximately60° to 90° Fahrenheit in a low humidity environment. The d-alphatocopherol, the Rosemary extract, and Tea Tree oil contributes to thestability of the blended oils and are high in antioxidants. Thetocopherol is known to protect the skin from UV rays and reactiveradicals. The tocopherol also provides some moisturizing benefits to theskin.

30-40% Sea Buckthorn seed oil which is derived from the seed of theHippophae rhamnoides, a plant or shrub found throughout Europe and Asia.The oil is produced by cold press of the seeds and only the seeds whichproduces a number of fatty acids, including; Beta Carotene, Lycopene,Linoleic, Oleic, Palmitic, Palmitoleic, and Stearic acids. In additionto being used as a conditioning oil it is also beneficial in thetreatment of burns, wounds, lesions, and sun damaged skin.

17-25% Camellia seed oil is a highly penetrating and virtually odorlessoil that possesses a slight herbal aroma. It is virtually clear with aslight yellow hue. Camellia Oil is light in texture and absorbs quicklyinto the skin. Approximately 85% of the fatty acid composition containedin Camellia Oil is in the form of monounsaturated oleic acid. CamelliaOil is also a rich source of other omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids plusVitamin E and polyphenols. The Camellia seed oil has been shown to havethe following properties; penetrates quickly, moisturizes, emits a lightherbal aroma, is rich in fatty and essential fatty acids, containstocopherol a form of Vitamin E, and contains an abundance ofpolyphenols.

18-24% Argan oil is an oil produced from the kernels of the Argan tree,found primarily in Morocco. The oil is valued for its nutritive,cosmetic and numerous medicinal properties. Argan oil remains one of therarest oils in the world due to the small and very specific growingareas. The oil contains a number of fatty acids, including; Palmitic,Stearic, Oleic, Linoleic, and Linolenic acid. The oil is exceptionallyrich in natural tocopherols, phenols and phenolic acid, carotenes,squalene, essential fatty acids, 80% unsaturated fatty acids. Thecomposition of the Argan oil makes it resistant to oxidation andtherefore a stabilizer for the blended oils.

5-12% Pomegranate seed oil which is commonly used in cosmetic productsto revitalize dull or mature skin, assist with wrinkles, and to sootheminor skin irritations. It provides relief from minor skin irritationsand inflammation, including dry skin, eczema, psoriasis and sunburnedskin. The conjugated fatty acids give it strong anti-inflammatoryproperties, which help to reduce swelling and ease muscular aches andpains. Several recent studies have shown that pomegranate seed oilstimulates keratinocyte proliferation, promoting regeneration andstrengthening of the epidermis. The oil contains more than 60% puninicacid, a valuable conjugated linolenic acid. Additional ingredients ofthe Pomegranate seed oil, include tocopherols, sterols and a smallamount of squalene.

5-10% Rosemary essential oil improves circulation and has a rejuvenatingeffect on the skin. Rosemary is a common ingredient used in manycosmetics, including skin toners, creams, soaps and hair products. Theessential oil is known to assist in the prevention of age-related skindamage, such as wrinkles. The oil is derived from the flowering top ofthe plant. Organic extraction requires steam distillation of the oilfrom the plant.

0.5-3% Helichrysum italicum oil which has properties that are beneficialto the skin, including; acting as an anti-inflammatory and soothes burnsand raw chapped skin. It is used as a stabilizing and preserving agentin the present compound as well as a contributing to the benefits to theskin.

And, less than 1% of vitamin A palmitate is associated with developmentof mature epidermal cells creating or promoting newer fresher skin.

The above blended oils are then applied topically to the skin. Theblended oils can be applied every day or as needed. The skin should bewashed with a hot wash cloth and the blended oil placed on thefingertips or palm and applied to the skin against the grain of the skinin an upward motion. The compound should be allowed to time to beabsorbed by the skin and will depend upon the skin type butapproximately 20 minutes or less. After absorption, other skin products,such as makeup or sun screen, can be applied. The night moisturizer isbest applied at night prior to going to bed.

A preferred composition for the night moisturize, includesapproximately: 32% Sea Buckthorn seed oil, 20% Camellia seed oil, 20%Argan seed oil, 10% Pomegranate seed oil, 7% Rosemary extract oil, 4.4%d-alpha tocopherol, 3% Tea Tree oil, 3% Helichrysum oil, and less than1% of vitamin A palmitate.

Most of the blended oils of the present invention are either designatedessential oils or carrier oils. Essential oils are extracts from theroot, bark, stem, leaves and aromatic portions of the plant. There areseveral extraction methods in practice like the steam distillationmethod, cold-pressing method and solvent extraction method. Theseessential oils are thin oils with strong aromas. They evaporate quicklyand generally absorb quickly into the skin. Carrier oils, also calledbase oils, are vegetable oils that are used to dilute essential oils.Since essential oils can cause skin irritations or itching when used inundiluted forms. Carrier oils are used as base oils to dilute essentialoils. In the present compounds, the following oils are carrier oils;pomegranate seed oil, argan oil, sea buckthorn seed oil, camellia seedoil, meadowfoam seed oil, and d-alpha tocopherol. The essential oils inthe present invention, include; helichrysum italicum oil, and tea treeoil. Vetiver oil used in the compound described below is an essentialoil.

A day moisturizer comprising most of the ingredients in the nightmoisturizer can be made by comprising approximately: 20-35% SeaBuckthorn seed oil, 17-25% Camellia seed oil, 15-24% Argan seed oil,5-15% Pomegranate seed oil, 5-12% Meadowfoam seed oil, 2-6% Jojoba oil,3-7% d-alpha tocopherol, and 1-5% Rosemary essential oil.

The blended oils provide a lighter moisturizer and is more readilyabsorbed into the skin. The same method for applying the nightmoisturizer is repeated for the day moisturizer. The day moisturizer hastwo additional oil blended to the base, including; meadowfoam seed oiland jojoba oil. Three of the blended oils are not present in the daymoisturizer, including; tea tree oil, helichrysum oil and vitamin Apalmitate.

Meadowfoam seed oil is extracted from the seeds of Limnanthes alba(meadowfoam). The seeds contain 20-30% oil. Meadowfoam seed oil isextraordinarily stable, primarily because it contains over 98% longchain fatty acids. Meadowfoam oil is used in cosmetic and hair-careapplications due to its stability, lubricity and ability to stay on theskin.

Jojoba oil is a mixture of long chain monounsaturated liquid wax esters.Jojoba oil is extracted from seeds of the jojoba plant, scientificallyknown as Simmondsia chinensis, which are indigenous to southern UnitedStates and northern Mexico. Jojoba oil has a golden color whereasprocessed jojoba oil is clear and transparent. It has a relatively longshelf life as it is a relatively stable liquid. It does not oxidizeeasily and will not turn rancid compared to other oils.

A preferred composition for the daily moisturizer, comprisesapproximately: 26% Sea Buckthorn seed oil, 24% Camellia seed oil, 18%Argan seed oil, 12% Pomegranate seed oil, 8% Meadowfoam seed oil, 4%Jojoba oil, 5% d-alpha tocopherol, and 3% Rosemary extract oil.

A damaged skin moisturizer uses several of the ingredients of the nightmoisturizer along with Tamanu and Vetiver oils. The damaged skinmoisturizer is comprised of approximately: 50-65% Sea Buckthorn seedoil, 17-24% Tamanu oil, 10-15%, Meadowfoam seed oil, 3-8% d-alphatocopherol, 1-4% Tea tree oil, or melaleuca oil, and 0.5-3% Vetiver oil.

The damaged skin moisturizer is blended like the night moisturizerwithout pomegranate seed oil, camellia seed oil, rosemary essential oil,argan oil, and helichrysum oil. Additional oils are blended in,including; tamanu oil, meadowfoam seed oil and vetiver oil.

The tamanu oil comes from the Calophyllum inophyllum which is a largeevergreen tree. In Tahiti the tree is called the Tamanu tree and thedesired oil is extracted from the kernel of the nut. The oil is a rich,thick green oil, however it is easily and completely absorbed into theskin. Once applied, it leaves the skin feeling smooth, plump and soft,with no greasiness, it also adds a healthy glow to the skin. Calophyllumhas a mild and pleasant aroma and can be easily mixed with mostessential oils.

The Vetiver oil is an essential oil distilled from the roots of theChrysopogon zizanioides. The plant is native to India but is cultivatedthroughout the tropical zones around the world. The oil has excellentfixative properties and is used widely in perfumes or other scented skincompounds. Vetiver oil is an Essential oil containing over 100identified components. The oil is amber brown and rather thick. The odorof vetiver oil is described as deep, sweet, woody, smoky, earthy, amber,balsam and very strong.

The damaged skin moisturizer has a strong aromatic smell and is appliedtopically and allowed to sit on the skin for at least 24 hours.

A preferred skin repair formula, comprises approximately; 60% SeaBuckthorn seed oil, 20% Tamanu oil, 11%, Meadowfoam seed oil, 5 d-alphatocopherol, 3% Tea tree oil, or melaleuca oil, and 1% Vetiver oil.

Another form of the moisturizer can be made by into a hand and bodylotion by comprising: 25-35% Sunflower seed oil; 20-26% Aloe Vera gel;7-13% Sea Buckthorn seed oil; 7-10% vegetable Glycerin; 4-8% Camelliaseed oil; 3-7% emulsifying wax; 3-7% Rosemary essential oil; 1-6%d-alpha tocopherol; 1-6% Jojoba oil; 1-4% Stearic acid.

Sunflower oil is mainly a triglyceride, a typical constituent is shown.Palmitic acid: 4-9%; Stearic acid: 1-7%; Oleic acid: 14-10%; Linoleicacid: 48 -74%. Sunflower oil is mainly triglycerides (fats), typicallyderived from the fatty acids linoleic acid (with is doubly unsaturated)and oleic acid. The sunflower oil can retain moisture in the skin. Itmay also provide a protective barrier that resists infection inpremature infants. Studies using sunflower oil have been conductedinvolving low birth weight infants who are often susceptible toinfection due to their underdeveloped skin.

The Aloe vera gel is a product made from the pulp of the meaty leaves ofAloe vera and has been used topically for thousands of years to treatwounds, skin infections, burns, and numerous other dermatologicconditions. Dried latex from the inner lining of the leaf hastraditionally been used as an oral laxative.

A preferred embodiment of the hand and body lotion is comprised ofapproximately: 30% Sunflower seed oil; 24% Aloe Vera gel; 10% SeaBuckthorn seed oil; 10% vegetable Glycerin; 6% Camellia seed oil; 4%emulsifying wax; 5% Rosemary essential oil; 4% d-alpha tocopherol; 4%Jojoba oil; 3% Stearic acid.

I claim:
 1. A night moisturizer comprising: 30-40% by volume SeaBuckthorn seed oil; 17-25% by volume Camellia seed oil; 18-24% Arganseed oil; 5-12% by volume Pomegranate seed oil; 5-10% by volume Rosemaryextract oil; 1-5% by volume d-alpha tocopherol; 0.5-4% by volume TeaTree oil; 0.5-4% by volume Helichrysum oil; and less than 1% by volumeof vitamin A palmitate.
 2. The night moisturizer of claim 1, wherein theSea Buckthorn seed oil is 32%; the Camellia seed oil is 20%; the Arganseed oil is 20%, the Pomegranate seed oil is 10%; the Rosemary essentialoil is 7%; the d-alpha tocopherol is 4.4%; the Tea Tree oil is 3%; theHelichrysum oil is 3%; and the vitamin A palmitate is 0.6%.
 3. A daymoisturizer comprising: 20-35% by volume Sea Buckthorn seed oil; 17-25%by volume Camellia seed oil; 15-24% by volume Argan seed oil; 5-15% byvolume Pomegranate seed oil; 5-12% by volume Meadowfoam seed oil; 2-6%by volume Jojoba oil; 3-7% by volume d-alpha tocopherol; and 1-5% byvolume Rosemary essential oil.
 4. The day moisturizer of claim 3 whereinthe Sea Buckthorn seed oil is 26%; the Camellia seed oil is 24%; theArgan seed oil is 18%; the Pomegranate seed oil is 12%; the Meadowfoamseed oil is 8%; the Jojoba oil is 4%; the d-alpha tocopherol is 5%; andthe Rosemary essential oil is 3%.
 5. A damaged skin moisturizercomprising: 50-65% by volume Sea Buckthorn seed oil; 17-24% by volumeTamanu oil; 10-15%, by volume Meadowfoam seed oil; 3-8% by volumed-alpha tocopherol; 1-4% by volume Tea tree oil; and 0.5-3% by volumeVetiver oil.
 6. The damaged skin moisturizer of claim 5 wherein the SeaBuckthorn seed oil is 60%; the Tamanu oil is 20%; the Meadowfoam seedoil is 11%; the d-alpha tocopherol is approximately 5%; the Tea tree oilis 3%; and the Vetiver oil is 1%.
 7. A hand and body lotion comprising:25-35% Sunflower seed oil; 20-26% Aloe Vera gel; 7-13% Sea Buckthornseed oil; 7-10% vegetable Glycerin; 4-8% Camellia seed oil; 3-7%emulsifying wax; 3-7% Rosemary essential oil; 1-6% d-alpha tocopherol;1-6% Jojoba oil; and 1-4% Stearic acid.
 8. The hand and body lotion ofclaim 7, wherein the Sunflower seed oil is 30%; the Aloe Vera gel is24%; the Sea Buckthorn seed oil is 10%; the vegetable Glycerin is 10%;the Camellia seed oil is 6%; the emulsifying wax is 4%; the Rosemaryessential oil is 5%; the d-alpha tocopherol 4%; the Jojoba oil is 4%;the Stearic acid is 3%.